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Nobles' Raucous Romp: Foy & Grant Shine
4 Jun
Summary
- Claire Foy and Richard E. Grant deliver strong performances.
- The Savages engage in social climbing and illicit affairs.
- A Duke's visit triggers financial ruin for the couple.
In a vibrant 18th-century setting, Claire Foy and Richard E. Grant star as Sir Chauncey and Lady Savage. This period romp, directed by Peter Glanz, focuses on the couple's desperate social climbing.
Sir Chauncey, a parvenu, married for money and adopted his wife's name. Lady Savage, though initially charmed, is having an affair with the footman, Halifax. Sir Chauncey, in turn, is involved with the maid, Dorothy.
The Savages' social standing appears precarious until an invitation arrives from the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. Excited by this quasi-royal visit, they borrow heavily to renovate their estate, setting the stage for disaster. Foy and Grant's captivating performances anchor this strenuous, yet watchable, narrative.
